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Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: History Unhinged

Rainy Day Rabbit Holes
Pacific Northwest
Tacoma
Seattle
Maury Island Incident
Prohibition
Fred Crisman
Timber Industry
Oregon
Frances Farmer
Men In Black
Ufos
Alien Movies
Washington State
Homestead Act
Timber and Stone Act
Mayor Stubbs
FBI
Cats
Corruption
Halloween

Rainy Day Rabbit Holes explores unhinged history, wild scandals, and politicians behaving badly - those moments when history went completely off the rails. Funny, curious, and unapologetic, hosts Shea and Jody break down the past like a late-night hang with your besties who just happen to love history.

Visit www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for more!

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David Norman Lewis
Seattle-based historian, filmmaker, and writer; author of The Burning of Moses Seattle
Author/Historian
Episode: The Forgotten Life of Moses Seattle
Amanda (Live, Laugh, Larceny)
Co-host of Live, Laugh, Larceny; podcast collaborator mentioned in intro
Live, Laugh, Larceny
Episode: Aliens, UFOs, and Pancakes? True Story
Trevin (Live, Laugh, Larceny)
Co-host of Live, Laugh, Larceny; podcast collaborator mentioned in intro
Live, Laugh, Larceny
Episode: Aliens, UFOs, and Pancakes? True Story
Radiant Radium
Host of Radiant Radium YouTube channel and Instagram page; radium/uranium antiques collector and historian
Radiant Radium
Episode: The Deadly Glow: America’s Radium Craze
Rob Bradley
Host of Dark History, explores forgotten stories
Dark History
Episode: Snake Oil Never Died (It Just Went Online): Featuring Dark History
Chris Stodinger
Bringing deep historical context to Tacoma's history scene
Pretty Gritty Tours
Episode: A Quick Update + A Very Exciting Event
Allison Gill
Host of the Daily Beans podcast, head of MSW Media Group
MSW Media / Daily Beans
Episode: The Oregon Land Fraud King - Fea. Allison Gill
Jess Craven
Author of the Chopwood, Carry Water newsletter and grassroots activist
Chopwood, Carry Water / independent activist
Episode: Columbia Will Give you Their Company Assets for Photo of Edge of Earth
Steve Pearson
Host of the How We Win podcast
How We Win
Episode: Columbia Will Give you Their Company Assets for Photo of Edge of Earth

Hosts

Shea
Co-host focused on storytelling, research, and engaging banter; frequently anchors episodes with historical context and humor.
Jody Hamilton
Co-host and co-narrator who provides historical analysis, narrative framing, and collaborations; often partners in cross-show segments and live events.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Not worth the listen unless you want to hear 2 girls cry about their trump derangment syndrome. Boo hoo. He's your president too =)

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    CNCK
    10 months ago
  • The Best….

    You gotta give these two ladies a listen! You’ll be hooked from the start. They just keep getting better and better!

    Audible
    5
    BlackRaven Whatley
    United Statesa year ago
  • You gotta give these two ladies a listen! You’ll be hooked from the start. They just keep getting better and better!

    Audible
    5
    BlackRaven Whatley
    United Statesa year ago
  • An alleged history humor pod. They say they find museums boring and think the PNW includes all of California and Montana. Feels like an ad for places they have stayed on their road trip and other travels. Not funny and not very well researched. No wonder they only have 16 patreon members after a year. Very disappointing.

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    DianeR
    2 years ago
  • Laugh & Learn!

    A fun and hilarious way to learn all about the lesser-known stories of Pacific Northwest History. Shea & Jody are ridiculous and make me laugh every time!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Rainy Day Shea
    United States2 years ago

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Engaging banter and humor balanced with solid historical context.
Consistently entertaining and informative, with memorable topics.
Community-focused, with interesting live-event promotions and guest variety.
Listeners appreciate the warmth and approachable storytelling.
Great crossovers with guests; deep dives feel accessible.

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The Deadly Glow: America’s Radium Craze
Q: What sparked Radiant Radium's interest in radium antiques and how did this evolve into a research focus?
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Sergeant Stubby: A Very Good Boy Goes to War
Q: How did Stubby become part of the unit?
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Who Was Tacoma’s Millionaire Magician Ray Gamble?
Q: Did Gamble have involvement with significant historical events or projects beyond his businesses?
Yes, his work intersected with major industrial and wartime efforts, including wood flour's use in linoleum and Bakelite, and later security-adjacent roles tied to wartime production at Fort Lewis and the broader context around early explosive materials through the firecracker-man story.
Who Was Tacoma’s Millionaire Magician Ray Gamble?
Q: How did Ray Gamble first start on the path to wealth and notoriety in Tacoma?
His fortune began with practical ingenuity—turning sawdust into a value-added fuel product and wood flour for industrial use, winning exclusive contracts and expanding into real estate and iconic buildings like the Elephant House and Casablanca, while cultivating a one-of-a-kind elephant collection and a magic persona.
The Origin of the Men In Black
Q: Can you briefly introduce our listeners to the Maury Island Incident and why you felt that this tale needed to be told on film?
It's so epic in scope and it has a deep library of resource materials to actually pull from so that it's not just somebody's word.

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A witty history podcast that leans into wild stories, scandals, and oddities from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, mixing humor with rigorous context. Conversations often center on folklore, uncanny events, and cultural curiosities, with episodes ranging from ancient myths and early 20th-century insanity to modern treasure hunts and dramatic historical figures. The show frequently features crossover topics and special guests from history-focused, niche-interest communities, offering accessible storytelling and practical takeaways for curious listeners who enjoy deep dives served with personality and humor. A standout is the approachable banter between co-hosts, plus thoughtful guests who bring firsthand expertise and colorful anecdotes, ma... more

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